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Dissolved

by Nikki

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Chapter Two: Tear Me Apart

summary: the group is tearing apart and Goku is left with Sanzo. when Goku apologizes to Sanzo for all the bad things he's done to annoy him. but Sanzo does something that Goku doesn't expect at all...

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That night we got rooms at an inn. This time, all of us were given separate rooms. We usually slept in pairs… but not today.

We had a really scrumptious dinner, and after that, Sanzo stood up. "I'm… not feeling well. I'll leave now. Excuse me."

I stood up as well. "Is there anything wrong? Do I have to get you something…?"

He grinned. "No. I'm fine. Leave me alone… for tonight." But I insisted. "No, really. What is it you—" "Goku, that's enough." said Hakkai. I sat down.

Sanzo walked away, but turned back, faced me and said… "Sleep well, Goku… You too, Gojyo, Hakkai."

He popped the cigarette into his mouth and continued his walk to his room. All of us were shocked. Too shocked.

Hakkai was the first to stand. "Ehh… I might as well turn in for the night. Oyasuminasai."

Same did Gojyo. "Shimatta… I'll see you tomorrow, zaru. For now I'll get some sleep.", he said, with a sigh.

Soon enough I was the only one left. I cleaned up our dishes, the shopkeeper thanked me for it and I got extra food. I was usually very excited when I got food… but not this time…

… because for some reason, food seemed boring to me now.

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"NANI WOU TENNEN (What in the world are you saying)?!" yelled Gojyo. "I really have to go… there's a lot of important business I must attend to. Gomen ne, minna-san…"

"Hakkai, why do you have to go? Your business is with us, right?" I said, hoping he would change his mind. He shook his head. "Sanzo should know why. Now, I should get going."

I pulled his shirt. "No way! I won't… I won't let you!"

Sanzo put his hand on my shoulder. "Goku, Hakkai knows what he should do. Trust him."

Gojyo sighed. "Whatever. I just don't know why you have to go." He stormed into his room. I changed my focus on Hakkai.

"I'm sorry, Goku. It was great meeting you. You too, Sanzo. Please tell Gojyo he's been a great friend."

"--but Hakkai…" He smiled at me. "Sayonara…"

He left. Hakuryu cried. "It's okay, Hakuryu… you're still his best pet. Daijoubu, nothing bad's gonna happen to us." I said, nuzzling his head.

Sanzo popped another cigarette into his mouth. And… surprisingly, without thinking… "Why must you smoke so much?! Isn't it bad for your health?! You're already sick, why don't you stop?!"

He looked shocked. He threw it into the ashtray. "I'll be… in my room." he said, and then walked away.

Everyone was gone again. I was alone again. I cried again. There was nothing I could do. Everyone was acting strange… and I hated it.

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The next day it was Gojyo's turn. "First it's Hakkai then it's you?! What's your problem?? Why are you all leaving?!" I yelled. Sanzo was silent.

"It's not a big deal, zaru. Now, go.. go get some food or something." replied Gojyo, as if I was annoying him. But I knew I wasn't. There was something wrong. And I couldn't figure it out.

He walked coolly to the door. He turned back at Sanzo. "We never got along, corrupt monk, but.. it was an honor to work for you. I'll be leaving now. Bye, zaru. Bye, Hakuryu."

Hakuryu whimpered, as if he was being hurt. I looked down on the floor. My eyes welled up with tears. I ran to Gojyo and hugged him. I hugged him tight. "Please don't go, I don't want to be alone anymore. I don't want anyone to leave anymore. I want us to be like before again.. come on, steal my food and we'll fight over it.. Drink as much as you want!! PLEASE!!!!!!"

Gojyo pulled away from my hug. I was pushed back. I looked up at him. He put his hand on my head. "Hey.. see you sometime, okay? I'll be going now... Goodbye, Goku."

I fell to my knees. I stared at my tear-sagged hands and pounded them on the floor. "WHY ARE YOU ALL LEAVING?? WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH ALL OF YOU?!?!"

Then... to my surprise...... Sanzo approached me and put his hands on my shoulders. "Goku, I'm still here. You will still be a handful.. so.. don't make it hard for me."

Me? And Sanzo? Going on the journey alone together?? I could think of nothing more disastrous than me and Sanzo being together. I pictured the paper fan being slapped on my head every single minute of the day.. and me whimpering in pain and Sanzo consumed in all his insanity.

I shook my head. "Aren't you leaving me too? Why do you have to take care of me if I'm such a burden on your back? Why don't you just leave me alone to rot on the desert ground?? I know you've been wanting to do that."

Sanzo looked shocked. "...No, I haven't been thinking of that. Stop being so sentimental and pack your things. We're leaving."

I giggled with pleasure. Sanzo was acting normal again. I ran to my room and dumped my stuff into a bag. I stared at the empty paper bag that used to be full of food.. I guess I overate just to forget about my depression.

Sanzo drove the jeep. I was on the back seat. I felt the cool winter wind and the warmth of Sanzo's presence... Who needed Gojyo and Hakkai when he was here? I didn't need them.. I could go on living like this. He could be my.. my dad. Well, my sort-of dad..

But now was time to apologize for everything.

"Sanzo," I said. "I'm sorry.. for everything I've done to annoy you."

The car pulled to a stop. "What the hell are you talking about?" he said, calmly. "I said I was sorry. Sorry for being so annoying to you all the time. Please forgive me."

It was then my heart broke. Sanzo's face changed. His eyes were bright and clear. His skin was no longer pale. He wore a satisfied smile on his face... I felt myself melt in front of him. He looked so... so pleased. "S-Sanzo..? Are you all right?"

His smile widened. "Of course, I am. Now.. let me...." Then there was something I couldn't believe. He stood up from where he sat.. then he put his arms around me in a warm, comfy, heart-melting embrace.

*by Nikki ^^*

CHAPTER THREE NOT DONE YET!